Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim ...
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
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Hawaiian-Japanese New Year
New Year's in Hawaii meant a feast of traditional Japanese foods.
2 min
1002
Hogmanay
According to Scottish legend, visitors to your door on the night of Hogamanay, will determine your luck for the New Year.
2 min
1003
Anniversary Program
Our 7000th broadcast!
2 min
1004
Starring
Russian traders left the legacy of their traditions in Anchorage Alaska, including the Christmas-time practice of Starring.
2 min
1005
When Christmas was Illegal
There was a time when the singing of Christmas carols could land you in jail.
1 min
1006
Roots of Christmas
Some of our most enduring Christmas traditions date back to the pre-Christian era.
2 min
1007
Christmas Eve in Woodstock
In "the most famous small town in the world", how will Santa arrive this year?
2 min
1008
Bonfires on the Levee
Celebrating Christmas eve with a 20 foot pyre of wood and wire.
2 min
1009
Las Posadas
Commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem
2 min
1010
The Etymology of Christmas
Ever wonder where "Xmas" came from?
2 min
1011
All I Want For Christmas is a Relativity Cloud
With a little help from quantum physics, Santa could have all the time he needs to make Christmas deliveries.
2 min
1012
Nano-Toymaking
200 million presents is a big load for any sleigh.
2 min
1013
Santa's Secret
What if Santa Claus got the flu and an ordinary mortal had to cover for him?
2 min
1014
Kalas
Dipping into the Doop of ancestral Sweden.
2 min
1015
A Crown of Candles
Young Swedish girls represent Saint Lucia in an early morning ritual.
2 min
1016
Santa Lucia
Rituals of light in the darkness of winter.
2 min
1017
Parranda
Christmas caroling - Puerto Rican Style!
2 min
1018
Breaking Bread
The Polish Christmas tradition of Wigilia.
2 min
1019
Chasing Mr. Claus
Switzerland's Klausjagen blends a Christian holiday with a much older celebration.
2 min
1020
Sinterklaas
Change Santa Claus's team of reindeer to a single white horse, replace his costume with a bishop's robes, and you'll begin to get a picture of Sinterklaas.
2 min
1021
Celebrating Klausjagen
Whips, bells and a giant paper bishop's hat.
2 min
1022
Tori-No-Ichi
Raking in money, literally.
2 min
1023
Sacred Deer and Other Survivors
A cross-cultural look at the relationship between humans and other animals.
2 min
1024
Million Mile Mirror
Should we use technology to solve global environmental problems?
2 min
1025
Mystery of the Walrus's Voice
Clacking teeth, clicking tongue?
2 min